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Diamond Lake Vacation Home - Perfect for Notre Dame Weekends

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Exterior
Exterior
Our view of the lake
Sun deck with hot tub
Enjoy the day rocking on the deck!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cassopolis, MI
  • Diamond Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Log Cabin Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stone Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Elkhart, IN (EKI-Elkhart Municipal)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Coachhouse Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Coachhouse Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Coachhouse Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Coachhouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Diamond Lake Vacation Home - Perfect for Notre Dame Weekends

Completely updated 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom lakefront home on Diamond Lake. This home sleeps 21 - in beds (not on couches) - and has plenty of gathering space as well. Relax outside on the screen porch, on the shade deck, on the sun deck, in the hot tub, at the fire pit or on the pier. Relax inside in the living room, the family room, the dining room or the game area. Everything is new in this home - from the towels and sheets to the furniture and flooring. Perfect for several families with children or for a couples vacation. Perfect for Notre Dame weekends - only 25 minutes from South Bend.

Property manager

Beth O'Neill

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cassopolis

Located in Cassopolis, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Park Shore Golf Course and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Cassopolis, MI

What's nearby

  • Diamond Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Log Cabin Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stone Lake - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Paradise Lake - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Diamond Island - 27 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tastee Twirl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Green Holding Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diamond Lake Vacation Home - Perfect for Notre Dame Weekends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diamond Lake Vacation Home - Perfect for Notre Dame Weekends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diamond Lake Vacation Home - Perfect for Notre Dame Weekends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Diamond Lake Vacation Home - Perfect for Notre Dame Weekends located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Diamond Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stone Lake Beach and Log Cabin Park. Clisbee Park and Pioneer Log Cabin Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Er-n K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, near Notre Dame
Main house was beautiful and comfortable, kitchen very nice for making meals for family. Smaller building with three bedrooms and bathroom was difficult to get heat to work and we found a dead mouse under one of the beds. Overall had a fantastic time with family and enjoyed time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house with a view
Plenty of space to have a family gathering. Space to play games, watch different tv programs, and to be with one another. Sleeping rooms were spacious and comfortable. The decor was unique but tasteful. Had plenty of cooking supplies to make big meals. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Football weekend
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Loved the outdoor patio. Plenty of room especially with the guest house/bedrooms. Mary Beth was very responsive and provided great detail before our stay. Overall— outstanding place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend stay
Beth’s house was beautiful, updated and perfect for our group. Wish we could have stayed the week!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shanon B., Holland, MI

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large group
We loved how spacious this home was. Great location on a quiet road. Beautiful lake view and the house was fully stocked with everything we needed. It would be nice if we were not asked to strip the beds and take the dirty laundry to the laundromat. That would be my only reservation in renting this home again. Overall, a nice stay with an accommodating host and quick communication.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend vacation
Excellent lakehouse with a great view. Outdoor patio was a great place to hangout and had a patio heater so you could stay warm at night. The gazebo and hot tub were also great features. The house had plenty of space and activities. We only had a minor issue with a shortage of extra trash liners and such, but it wasn't an inconvenience. Beth was a great host who was able to answer any questions we had. I would be happy to come back another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Ann Arbor, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VRBO actually undersold this one!
Our entire group (including certain members that can be tough critics) was legitimately impressed with this house and property. The online pictures do not fully illustrate the property, and it is even bigger and better in person. The house was spotless, stocked with basics, and the owner was responsive before and after our stay. We will surely return for a longer stay in the months ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for friends
We had our wedding nearby and used Mary Beth’s property for our out-of-town friends to stay in (about 18 of us stayed here). The owners were very flexible and helpful with the booking. There was plenty of room indoors and the kitchen is big and fully stocked with cooking supplies (pots, pans, spices, etc). Unfortunately it was raining during that weekend and we didn’t have a chance to use the lake, but it looked beautiful. Be aware that Cassapolis is not a big town and there aren’t too many things to do nearby. This property is really about a lake getaway with friends or a base of operations during an event, in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful stay at this property! Very spacious, the hosts were responsive and check in / out process was very easy. The outdoor furniture/space was plentiful for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
It was large enough for all 20 of us. There was a nice large deck with awesome patio furniture. My daughter in law loved furniture so much she order herself a set while we where there. House was well stocked with mist things we needed. Very clean. Owner was awesome to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly suited for big groups
I really liked that we were able to have the younger (18-30) family members in the coach house, and us old folks get some rest in the main house. Open design and windows are great, communication was on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Football weekend
Overall our experience was good. Lots of room and many areas within the house to visit. This house is perfect for multiple families. Well equipped kitchen made meal prep easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Harlee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great for large parties but parking not great
We enjoyed the house. There were some wet clothes left on a shelf that the cleaner missed. They biggest issue was the parking. You have to park in the grass up a small incline which would normally be fine I’m sure but it rained the whole time we were there so the vehicles were in the mud and the suvs did okay but we had one care that couldn’t get up the incline due to it being wet so they had to park in town and we had to pick them up. Also inconvenient to have to take the Linens in to town, but overall a very pretty place and lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great experience
Had a big group together for a weekend. The house had plenty of room for all of us, great amenities, and was an easy trip to Notre Dame for a game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful weekend visit
I stayed in Beth's wonderful home with 9 of my Notre Dame friends. Beth was a great communicator and sent us very detailed information and instructions. Upon arrival we were very pleased with having so many spacious options for our gathering over the three days. We each had a separate bed, the house, grounds and amenities were spotless and comfortable, and the neighborhood is quiet. We will definitely hope to return to Beth's house for future ND weekends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day 2021
The house is gorgeous and well stocked. We enjoyed every aspect. High quality amenities and the guest house was perfect. Our family had a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy M., Sheboygan, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun on Diamond Lake
This property was perfect for our family! The home was large and well equipped. There was plenty of room to be together as a group and also places to go for privacy. We cook most meals and the kitchen was well stocked. There are lots of games available and a huge dining table to play on. The lake is gorgeous. My family has rented many homes over the years and this is our favorite! The owner, Beth, was great to work with. She was always available to answer and questions we had. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E., Inverness Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Families are most the most inportant thing and being together in a large nice house was perfect.
The property was large enough for all 20 of us we all had a bed to sleep in, Kitchen was terrific for cooking and meal preparation. Our one downside was the weather was terrible. Rain every-other day plus lightening and blowing so bad we had trouble docking boat. We all enjoyed being together this was great house but 20 people for a week with bad weather when we planned so many outside this to do was bad. The property was large and very functional for every inside activity plus comfortable for all 20 of us .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Father’s Day trip
Absolutely gorgeous! How’s gas so many amenities and great views!!! Everything you could need was present water was beautiful. Located in a quite part of the lake right down the street from the golf course! It’s exactly as advertised
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second trip here.
This was our second time staying at this property. It was just as good as the first. The house is always clean and Beth is always available if needed. We will more than likely come back again. The lake was beautiful and we enjoyed the time on the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway.
Beth was great. House was clean and location was great. Can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A., Toledo, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations!
This property was perfect for our friends get away! Plenty of spaces to congregate, indoors and out. The home is well stocked, clean, and if there were ever any questions/concerns Beth made communication very easy. We are already talking about our next trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

LISA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond Lake Gem!
Perfect space for our group of 13. Tastefully decorated, clean, well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds! Loved enjoying the lake views from the cozy sitting area! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jami C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for us!
This place was perfect for our large group. Beth was very nice and responsive. It is much bigger and prettier in person. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond Lake
More amazing than the pictures showed! Beth was extremely responsive and we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Beth O'Neill

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We are second generation owners of this property. My children spent every summer here growing up - and continue to do so as young adults. My husband and I live in Palos Heights (suburb of Chicago) but once the weather turns warm we enjoy as much time as possible at Diamond as do our children and extended family. We have family visiting every summer from New York, Colorado, Missouri and New Mexico. Everyone makes a point to spent part of their summer at Diamond Lake - that's how much everyone loves it!

Why they chose this property

My parents purchased this property in 1979 when it was a 2-bedroom 1 bathroom cottage. Over the years, a third bedroom was added to the first floor, then a deck with a hot tub. In 1990 a dining room was added and the deck was turned into a screen porch. In 2007, a second story was added creating a master bedroom and bathroom plus two additional bedrooms and an additional bathroom. Also in 2007, a coachhouse was added with three bedrooms and a full bath. In 2015, a sun porch with a hot tub was added. In 2016, a shade deck was added. The second generation purchased the property from my parents in 2016. In 2017, a complete first floor renovation was completed featuring a brand new kitchen, a great room with vaulted ceilings and all new windows. All furnishings, linens, towels and decor were completely updated in 2017 as well. This is a wonderful home to spend time with family and friends. We have loved it for almost forty years and we know you will too!!!

What makes this property unique

Diamond Lake is unparalleled for its' beauty and you can see that beauty from every vantage point inside this home - from the kitchen, the family room, the dining room, the deck, the screen porch, and many of the bedrooms. Once you get here, you won't want to leave - not even to run to the is how comfortable you will be here. Whether you spend time playing scrabble on the porch, reading on the deck, swimming in the lake, cooking breakfast in the kitchen, grilling hot dogs for lunch, smoking ribs for dinner, having a bags tournament on the lawn, or sitting around the bonfire making s'mores at night, this is where you want to spend your vacation with family and friends.

Languages:

English